Stories Related to College Community Superintendent Says ‘no’ To School Vouchers

CEDAR RAPIDS — Public school boards across the state are voicing their opposition to a bill backed by Gov. Kim Reynolds that would allow public funds to be used for private schools through a voucher program. Reynolds’ bill — Senate File 159 — proposes three elements of school choice by establishing state funding for students in struggling public schools who wish to attend a private school; creating a charter school program; and allowing students to transfer out of schools with diversity plans.The governor’s staff estimates the bill initially would cost up to $3 million, even though about 10,000 students attending 34 public schools that are receiving support under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act would qualify for the scholarship fund.Although College Community School District doesn’t have any schools whose students would qualify for the voucher program, Superintendent Doug Wheeler is opposed to the proposal.Wheeler, who recently spoke with The Gazette, said he is speaking up to support the schools that are on the federal list and to show how vouchers could affect public schools as a whole.Q: What is your stance on school vouchers?

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